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Opportunity Zone summit set for Friday
The event, held in partnership with the office of U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, will feature S.C. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Jennifer Fletcher and provide information about the tax-incentivized economic development program.
Deadline to renew business licenses is March 15
Richland County business licenses must be renewed by March 15 to avoid penalties. Businesses renewing online at the Business Service Center will receive a $10 discount off the renewal fee.
Nominations sought for Columbia Chamber of Commerce awards
The fifth annual Columbia Impact Awards will recognize business or individuals in four categories. Nominations are due Dec. 14.
Colonial Life makes Newsweek customer service list
The Columbia-based insurance company was ranked the top customer service provider in disability insurance. Newsweek ranked companies in 141 categories in the inaugural list of America's best companies for customer service.
Opportunity zone summit set for Jan. 25
The Governor's Opportunity Zones Summit will feature industry experts sharing advice on how to maximize the potential of S.C.'s 135 Opportunity Zones, areas designated for tax-incentivized economic development.
Digital broadcasting pioneer to headline S.C. Women’s Business Summit
Tiffany Norwood will be a keynote speaker at the inaugural S.C. Women's Business Summit to be held Nov. 16 at Columbia College. The summit will also feature tactical breakout sessions and a mentoring luncheon.
Small-business owners invited to airport networking event
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport will play host to the 2018 Small Business Fly-In on Oct. 25. The free event is held in partnership with the S.C. Airports Coalition, formed in 2016 to promote opportunities for small businesses.
S.C. ranks 5th in nation in growth of women-owned businesses
A new survey found that women-owned businesses in the state increased by 67.9% since 2007, growing from 99,458 to 167,000. The survey, commissioned by American Express, used U.S. Census Bureau data.
S.C.’s high-growth companies named for 2018
Each year, the Roaring Twenties recognizes the 20 fastest-growing large and small companies in the state. Those winners have been invited to a statewide event Oct. 25 in Columbia honoring them and counting down to the top companies.
Grants to help fund workforce development programs
The State Workforce Development Board has awarded to $1.8M in grants to organizations ranging from colleges to youth outreach programs. The grants were funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
S.C. ranks first in small business optimism
A recent study showed 95% of S.C. small-business owners are optimistic about their businesses in 2018, with 18% of those owners planning to make new hires before the end of the year.
Business owners can learn how to become certified vendor
The Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity will hold a workshop on Wednesday to explain the certification process.
